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by Martan Mann It’s one thing to improvise. But, what happens when your improv gets boring, stale and repetitive? What are some ways to “restart the engine”? In my own personal playing, I’m always looking for ways to “renew the spark”. I realize that my best jazz improvization is when I literally surprise myself…

I think we all know the “groove” when we experience it. It’s the emotional pulse that we feel when listening to music. In playing jazz, rock or pop music, it’s very important to first set up a strong groove. However, once you start playing the melody, it is equally important to be independent from the…